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G et ready to turn the page on a brand new school year! Whether you’re starting a new grade, meeting new friends, or simply looking forward to fresh adventures, the library has the perfect back-to-school reads for August.
YOUTH Sophie’s Squash Go To School by
Some school days rock and some are not so groovy. Join Pete the Cat as he learns how to cope when things are not going his way on a not-so-groovy school day. Will he be able to find some cheerful things to help turn the day around? Parents and kids will appreciate the chance to talk about and plan for struggles at school before they happen as they read about Pete’s bad day. Mixed U p by Kami Garcia Stella is super excited for school this year! Not only will she finally be a fifth grader, but she has the same class as her two best friends, and they got the best teacher in the fifth grade! However, the books they are reading in fifth grade are a struggle for Stella. Even the online game—with the super thick manual—they are trying to play together is overwhelming. Will Stella get stuck in fifth grade while everyone breezes past her or will her teacher and family notice what Stella is struggling to hide? Mixed Up is based on real life experiences from the author’s childhood when she was diagnosed with dyslexia.
up against the bully before his school year is ruined for good?
Pat Zietlow Miller and Anne Wilsdorf Sophie isn’t sure about school. Things are different from home. The chairs aren’t as comfy, the milk tastes weird, and, worst of all, a little boy keeps trying to be her best friend. She already has two best friends! Bonnie and Baxter may be squash from her garden, but Sophie loves them. As Sophie’s squash friends get old and squishy and she begins to like school more and more, will she also be able to accept a new human friend? Big Kids by K. L. Going Incoming kindergarten and PreK students look up to the big kids—sometimes WAY up! As the little boy in this story enters school for the first time, he’s super intimidated by the heavy thump of fast-moving big kid feet and super wide, confident big kid grins as they greet each other. That intimidation doesn’t last long, though. Big kids remember being little kids and can’t wait to help their little buddies fit right in! Get Ready for School! by Rachel Accurso Elmo and YouTube star Ms. Rachel invite new students to join them as they get ready for their first day at preschool. While there are many books previewing the actual school day, this board book encourages families to think about the equally important routines at home that go into making a child’s transition to school familiar and successful.
Worst Broommate Ever by Wanda Coven Heidi is heading to middle school, and not just any middle school, but Broomfield Academy—a special boarding school for witches. Heidi will get to take magic classes, and she’ll finally have classmates who have magic too! The only problem is, her new roommate is someone very familiar—her old nemesis Melanie Maplethorpe—who has no magic! Roommates at Broomfield are supposed to do everything together, from activities to meals to games—which means no magic for Heidi. Will the new school year be ruined by Melanie, or is Heidi being too judgey and missing out on what could be an awesome friendship?
Schools Around The World by Eleanor O’Connell
While American kids hop on the big yellow bus heading to school for their first day, kids all over the world may hop on a boat, a moped, or something else! Find out about what makes school different, and the same, for students around the globe in this upbeat exploration of the educational experience! TWEENS AND TEENS Dear Student by Elly Swartz Starting middle school is rough for Autumn after her one and only BFF moves to California. Uncertain and anxious, she struggles to connect with her new classmates. The two potential friends she meets could not be more different. But
The Only Ghost in School by Tara J. Hannon
Ghostie’s first year at his new school in Smithville is not going well. He’s the only ghost and everyone else is human. Then the school bully convinces everyone to call him Grossie Ghostie! He really wants to go back to his old school in Scareville where there are lots of monsters, ghouls, and ghosts, but his ghost parents are loving their new human life. Will Ghostie be able to figure out how to appreciate his awesome ghost self and stand
Pete The Cat’s Not So Groovy Day by Kim Dean
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